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Schools in 91214 — La Crescenta, California

91214 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.6 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.6 to 83.9, a 33.3-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
72.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.3
50.6 – 83.9
Avg Exceeded %
47.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 91214 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High with a Scope Score of 84 and 46.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 47.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 91214 averages 7.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 91214 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91214
91214La Crescenta872.6
91206Glendale542.3-30.3
91205Glendale545.3-27.3

School archetypes in 91214

3 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 Culture First

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91214 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 91214

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Anderson W. Clark Magnet High
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
84Los Angeles46.6%78.5%7.6%0.9%
2Monte Vista Elementary
Glendale Unified High Ceiling
83Los Angeles66.5%85.4%3.2%0.7%
3Crescenta Valley High
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
77Los Angeles41.9%68.6%13.6%2.6%
4Valley View Elementary
Glendale Unified High Ceiling
75Los Angeles55.3%75.9%4.5%0.7%
5Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Glendale Unified Strong All-Around
73Los Angeles48.9%73.9%6.4%1.0%
6Dunsmore Elementary
Glendale Unified Growth Engine
69Los Angeles46.6%73.5%4.8%0.8%
7Mountain Avenue Elementary
Glendale Unified Growth Engine
69Los Angeles43.7%70.5%4.7%1.4%
8La Crescenta Elementary
Glendale Unified Culture First
51Los Angeles31.1%57.3%11.0%0.3%

Schools in 91214 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91214

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in La Crescenta good?
La Crescenta's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6/100, which is 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 47.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in La Crescenta?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Crescenta is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 46.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do La Crescenta schools compare to the state average?
La Crescenta elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 47.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 50.6 to 83.9, a 33.3-point spread.
How many schools are in La Crescenta?
La Crescenta has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.